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Final NPRM on D2D in Unlicensed Bands Sees Numerous Changes Over Draft
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FCC released a final NPRM focusing on unlicensed spectrum use for satellite direct-to-device (D2D) communications, removing the 900 MHz band and concentrating on 2.4 and 5.8 GHz bands. The NPRM adds new questions about coexistence with terrestrial devices, automated frequency coordination, licensing, and security implications, signalling a regulatory sandbox approach to allow industry experimentation.
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The FCC’s cautious approach to D2D satellite use opens a regulatory sandbox for telecom founders to test new wireless services without heavy constraints. You must now focus on how to navigate forthcoming licensing innovations and coexistence rules to access spectrum in 2.4 and 5.8 GHz.
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